Flying Teapot
Gong Lyrics
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I got a story to tell you
Of a band of little green men
From a far away planet
If you want to know about love
Then ask the wee geezer
He can teach you telepathy
He can read your mind backwards
You can only be a loser
Paranoia never touch him
He's got ways of laughter
Baby don't you bring yourself down
Got to catch you up later
If you want to know about love
You can ask the wee geezer
He can teach you telepathy
He can read your mind backwards
If you try to do the cat in
You can only be a loser
Paranoia never touch him
He's got ways of laughter
Baby don't you bring yourself down
I'll catch you up later
Give him a bit of your love you get it back later
Give him a bit of your love you get it back
Later
Hear me now from the Invisible Opera Company of Tibet
Have a cup of tea, have another one, have a cup of tea
Have a cup of tea, have another one, have a cup of tea
Have a cup of tea, have another one, have a cup of tea
High in the sky, what do you see ?
Come down to Earth, a cup of tea
Flying saucer, flying teacup
From outer space, flying teapot
The lyrics of Gong's Flying Teapot are cryptic and surreal, depicting an extraterrestrial world inhabited by little green men and characters with telepathic abilities. The singer first addresses someone, named Pete, who is open to belief, and offers to tell them a story about a group of little green men who come from a faraway planet. The lyrics then mention a wise, psychic being called "the wee geezer," who can teach telepathy and read minds backward. The lyrics caution against attempting to outsmart the psychic, warning that "paranoia never touch him" and that laughter is the only way to relate to him. The chorus suggests that having a cup of tea is a way to experience the unfamiliar world beyond Earth, and that a "flying teapot" symbolizes a potential gateway to that world.
The song's lyrics seem to encourage listeners to embrace the idea of unexplained phenomena, and to trust in one's innate curiosity and imagination. The concept of telepathy, in particular, is used to suggest that there might be other ways of experiencing and understanding the world than through the traditional senses. The song's reference to a "Flying Teapot" suggests that the idea of a mundane object, such as a teapot, can be transformed to represent something fantastical and mysterious. The song's surrealistic lyrics also suggest that an open mind and a sense of humor are essential to engaging with the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
If you feel belief hi Pete
Greetings, Pete. If you are open-minded, I would like to tell you a story.
I got a story to tell you
I have an interesting tale to share with you.
Of a band of little green men
I will recount an encounter with extraterrestrial beings.
From a far away planet
These aliens originate from a distant, unknown world.
If you want to know about love
If you are curious about love and its complexities,
Then ask the wee geezer
you should seek the advice of an experienced expert,
He can teach you telepathy
who can educate you about telepathic communication,
He can read your mind backwards
and even decipher thoughts that are hidden in reverse.
If you try to do the cat in
If you attempt to deceive or cheat,
You can only be a loser
you will end up feeling defeated and foolish.
Paranoia never touch him
The expert I mentioned earlier is immune to fear and anxiety.
He's got ways of laughter
Instead, he possesses a sense of humor and joviality.
Baby don't you bring yourself down
Please do not allow yourself to become discouraged,
Got to catch you up later
I will fill you in later with more information.
Give him a bit of your love you get it back later
If you show kindness to this expert, you will receive kindness in return at a later time.
Give him a bit of your love you get it back
Being generous with your affection towards him will not go unnoticed.
Later
Later on, you will reap the rewards of your benevolence.
Hear me now from the Invisible Opera Company of Tibet
Greetings, listeners. I am a member of the Invisible Opera Company from Tibet.
Have a cup of tea, have another one, have a cup of tea
I would recommend enjoying a calming cup of tea, perhaps even more than one.
High in the sky, what do you see ?
Observing the sky from high above, what might you notice?
Come down to Earth, a cup of tea
However, let us return to the present moment and savor our tea on solid ground.
Flying saucer, flying teacup
What if, instead of a typical flying saucer, an alien craft resembled a teacup?
From outer space, flying teapot
Indeed, imagine a flying teapot, sent on an interstellar voyage from far-off regions of the universe.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAEVID ALLEN
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woodgesicht
There´s nothin' better in this world than listen to Gong while watching Teletubbies
COLJ_BLACK
@Nick Argo bro, Teletubbies is a masterpiece.
Grey Pilgrim
woodgesicht: I fucking HATE Tellytubbies!!!
waveydavey151
You should try watching Gong while listening to The Teletubbies. It's fucking out there man.
Grax jhnsn
@MountainGoatSeafisher LOL check out bananas in pajamas
MountainGoatSeafisher
Listening to Gong while doing Nitrous and watching the Banana Split Gang
Al Del Cid
Daevid Allen, I just want to say thank you so much for making a huge change in many of our lives. Not only did you add coloring to this world with music, but also with your amazing humour. We are heartbroken by the news that the time has come, It sucks that most of us (including myself) never got the chance to meet you in person, but regardless, you will always be in our hearts, and we wish you the safest most peaceful remaining six months that life have given you to enjoy. Indeed, enjoy those six months and live it to it's fullest, like there's no tomorrow. You have given us so much that you deserve more than that amount of time for yourself and your family. Eventually we will see you again in Planet Gong, and you will forever have our love and support. Farewell.
Best Wishes,
Kevin
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jason clark
@Leleu David cool experience, memories that make your life experience special to you!
Leleu David
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